Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted water according to package directions.
- 2Ladle 2 cups of pasta water into a large, heatproof cup or bowl.
- 3Drain cooked pasta.
- 4Slice 5 large shallots.
- 5Slice 4 cloves garlic.
- 6Melt 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter and 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
- 7Add sliced shallots.
- 8Add 1/2 tsp. salt.
- 9Stir occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 10Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- 11Add 16-oz. can tomato paste and 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper.
- 12Cook, stirring often, until tomato paste starts to darken, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 13Add 1/2 cup vodka.
- 14Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
- 15Add reserved pasta water to 1 cup of heavy cream.
- 16Add cream mixture to pot.
- 17Add 1/2 tsp. salt and several grinds of black pepper.
- 18Stir until combined.
- 19Add pasta and toss to coat.
- 20Serve and garnish with black pepper and garlic bread.
Ingredients
- pasta
- salt
- 5 large shallots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 16 oz can tomato paste
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper
- 0.5 cup vodka
- 2 cups pasta water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 tsp salt
- black pepper
Equipment
large potheatproof cup or bowlchopping boardknifespatulawooden spoonstrainerplateforksgarlic breadwine glasswine bottle
Tips
- Use a ridged pasta like penne to better sop up the sauce.
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